ACGOMN: Next chapter! And thanks to all my reviewers!

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Naruto and Sasuke reached the mountainous region of Yuki. It was the time of the year when no snow was around. Naruto and Sasuke decided to find a cave to stay in for the time they were here. They would only have to go into town for food occasionally. Sasuke wanted to stay through the winter in Yuki, but Naruto said to the beginning of winter.

"Dobe, I'm saying till the end of winter damnit," said Sasuke.

"Teme, the beginning of winter! If we want to go everywhere can't spend so much time in one place," argued Naruto. Sasuke and Naruto glared at each other. Just then they sensed someone around the area. Sasuke activated his kekkei genkai, while Naruto looked ready to produce some Bunshin.

"Woh there dudes," said a male voice. "I come in peace not pieces." A man around their age jumped down from the trees. He wore all black. He had no Shinobi headband. He had dark brown hair and pretty blue eyes. "Naruto? Is that you?"

"Akira? What happened? Why are you out here," asked Naruto.

"Come on with me to my place," said Akira, with a sigh. Naruto nodded, but Sasuke wasn't so sure. How did know all these people? So the three men went to Akira's place, which was a cave. It was pretty awesome. It had been furnished so it didn't look plain.

"So why aren't you a ninja in Yuki anymore," asked Naruto. "Oh this Sasuke."

"Ah, so this is your friend that you told me about," said Akira, with a smile. "Anyway to answer your questions. I've been honorably discharged, if you can call it that."

"Why?"

"Do you remember all those times I told you when you were with Jiraiya-sama that I was too busy to spar? That was so you didn't find out about my kekkei genkai," explained Akira.

"Does it have something to so with your parents blood," asked Sasuke, wondering if this was similar to Hoku's kekkei genkai.

"Exactly, unlike other bloodline limits…I'm the only one to have this. Mine's call Tsurara no Hitei (Icicle of Denial). I have met some people like me though…"

"Shi no Yami," answered Naruto.

"So you have heard of them. I refused to join them to get rid of all the darkness," said Akira. Sasuke just had to ask another question.

"What happens if you have kids," asked Sasuke, wondering if it would be the same answer as Hoku's.

"I can't, it'll be fatal for the child inside the mother. Plus no one would ever go for me," grinned Akira, sadly. His grin was similar to Naruto's on occasion. Sasuke was silent. Naruto sighed. Things weren't going well at all for his friends. "So anyway what are you two doing all the way up here?"

"Training mission for four years," said Naruto. "We are training here until the beginning of winter."

"End of winter, baka," replied Sasuke. As their argument resumed, Akira just watched as the two of them looked like idiots.

"I would suggest if you want real good training that you stay until the end of winter," laughed Akira. "You can stay with me for the time." Sasuke smirked in triumph while Naruto complained that Akira was supposed to be on his side. Akira knew that this was going to be a very interesting few months with Naruto and Sasuke.

In Sunagakure with our favorite Kazekage, Gaara was doing paperwork when his sister stormed in. Kankurou followed but just looked amused. Gaara sighed and knew that his sister was going to give him an ear full.

"What do you mean that you aren't letting us on missions anymore??!?!"

"I don't want you two to run into any Shi no Yami members," replied Gaara. He didn't want his siblings to get hurt like that ANBU team he sent out. Temari was fuming that means she couldn't go to Konoha and see Shikamaru. Gaara and Kankurou were planning to keep the two of them apart. She was pissed. "And this isn't some plot to keep you away from your boyfriend. It's for your safety." And that would be the last thing he would say before kicking his older siblings out of the office so he could continue his work.

In Konohagakure, the remaining old Rookie nine members and Gai's Team were at Ichiraku's with Kurenai, Kakashi, Anko, Iruka, and little Asuma junior. Everyone was talking and eating with much excitement; well except Kakashi who was more worried about Shi no Yami. The old Jounin thought perhaps he was becoming paranoid in his old age. It didn't help that he was worrying about Naruto and Sasuke like everyone else was. The two of them did what they wanted, but they could take care of themselves. Kakashi sighed, those two would be the death of him.

"Don't worry Kakashi-sensei our boys will come back home safe and sound," said Sakura, realizing that Kakashi was worried about those two very stubborn boys.

"Ah," replied Kakashi. Back with Naruto and Sasuke who were helping Akira get more fire wood as to prepare for the winter season. Akira explained that it would be best to gather wood now before anything stopped them. Sasuke thought it reasonable but he wanted to see what Akira's kekkei genkai could do, but Akira refused to show them. Naruto was excited to begin training so he collected the most fire wood with his Kage Bunshin.

"So what do you guys want to get better in," asked Akira.

"I need to work on new techniques," said Naruto.

"My Sharingan and my taijutsu," replied Sasuke. "And may I ask what does your kekkei genkai do?"

"With a burst of energy to my eyes a giant sharp icicle will appear and attack my opponent. If you get scratched by it you'll begin doubting yourself and perhaps commit suicide."

"That's creepy," said Naruto. Sasuke nodded, but wouldn't that be effective in battle. "Can you cancel it?"

"Yes, but it drains way too much of my energy," explained Akira. "But that's why I have my taijutsu and stuff."

"Hey why did you tell us about your kekkei genkai," asked Sasuke.

"Because unlike yours or the Hyuuga clan's, mine has no secrets," said Akira.

"Hey Akira when we leave for Cha would you like to come with us," asked Naruto.

"Sure that would be better than living as a hermit up here," grinned Akira. With the three ex-Akatsuki members and Jiraiya were trying to gather information on Shi no Yami in Ame heard about the girl with powers similar to the leaders of Shi no Yami. But unfortunately it seems that a Shi no Yami member wanted her to shut her month.

"This sucks, yeah. Our only lead is in a comatose state, yeah," said Deidara.

"I know her! She fought Sakura-chan at the Jounin exams," said Jiraiya. "I think we better bring her to Konoha."

"I wonder who'll break the news to her that her grandfather died," said Kisame.

"Let's not worry about this now," said Jiraiya. "The faster we get her to Tsunade or Sakura, the faster we get information." So the group took Hoku from Ame to Konoha in a matter of one day. Tsunade had healed her, but Sakura had broken the bad news to her.

"Jii-chan died," said Hoku. "I guess it was only a matter time." She was sad but didn't cry.

"Hoku, Jiraiya-sama would like to ask you questions," said Sakura.

"No problem! Oh I met with Sasuke and Naruto before I was nearly killed. I told them about Shi no Yami so they would be on guard," said Hoku. Sakura was relieved that they knew of the new threats to Konoha and Suna and that they would be careful. Hoku was honorable discharged from being an Ame ninja, but was transferred to be a Konoha ninja. Hoku was now a Konoha ninja. So a few months later after winter, Naruto, Sasuke and Akira started out to Cha.

"So how long do you think it'll take to get to Cha," asked Akira.

"A few days," replied Naruto.

"Stop talking and let's get going," snapped Sasuke. He didn't get enough sleep last night obviously. Both Naruto and Akira snore, poor Sasuke. So the group sped off through the trees to their next destination.

ACGOMN: That's it for now. Next chapters will be as follows:

Uchiha Journal Entry 3

Hokage Journal Entry 3

Hokage Journal Entry 4

Hokage Journal Entry 5

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Uchiha Journal Entry 4

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